ACCEPTABLE ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS

This is the list of qualifications approved by the University of Hull for assessment of proficiency in English language for admission to on-campus
programmes.

For applicants who need a Tier 4 visa no other qualifications are accepted for language evidence. However the University considers a wider
range of evidence for students who do not need a Tier 4 visa and individual cases are considered at the discretion of the Dean of Faculty.

Applicants should check the English language requirements for their preferred programme as some programmes may have higher
requirements than the minimum stated in the tables.

Where individual skills scores are required these must be achieved on one certificate.

Acceptance will normally be based on the candidate’s most recent qualification or test result.

For Hull York Medical School (HYMS) requirements see www.hyms.ac.uk

The University will review this list in line with future changes to UKVI Tier 4 visa policy and it may therefore change at any time. Offers will be revised if
necessary when UKVI policy changes. English language evidence is in addition to any other academic requirements for admission for a particular
programme. The University may, at its discretion, place additional requirements within individual offers.

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Entry to Pre-sessional English Language Courses
Students who need a Tier 4 visa must have a Secure English Language Test (SELT) approved by the UKVI and accepted by the University of
Hull.

*For Tier 4 visa purposes, the tests marked * are valid for 2 years only (and must be valid at the start date of the University course)

English Language Test Important Note Minimum accepted (CEFR B1) – see course
information for recommended length of course to
reach level required for degree entry
International English Language Testing UKVI approved test taken on or after 6 April 4.5 overall
System (IELTS)* - UKVI Approved 2015 (with a minimum 4.0 in each skill)
Academic Test taken at approved test
centre in UK or worldwide

Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI approved test taken on or after 6 April B1 Pass all 4 skills
ISE Level II* 2015

Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI approved test taken on or after 6 April B1 Pass all 4 skills
ISE Level III* 2015

The above also applies for entry to 2-year Foundation Degrees (FdSc, FdA etc)

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Entry to Degree Courses
The University accepts the Tests/ Qualifications listed below for degree entry. The table shows the level for most degrees but applicants should check the
requirement for their preferred programme as some degrees have higher requirements than the minimum stated in this table.

*For Tier 4 visa purposes, the tests marked * are valid for 2 years only (must be valid at the start date of the University course)

English Language Test / Qualifications Minimum accepted grade for undergraduate and postgraduate degree
programmes (CEFR B2)
University of Hull Bridge/Summer Study Pre-sessional 60% overall (with minimum 55% in each skill)
English Language Programmes end of course test

University of Central Lancashire SOLLIS Test delivered by Cambridge 65% overall

Education Group (CEG)
Cambridge Business English Certificate Higher (BEC) Pass (C1)
The BEC Higher test is only recognised for entry onto Business degrees
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) Pass (C1)
Cambridge Certificate in Proficiency (CPE) Pass (C2)

Cambridge Examinations Syndicate GCE O Level English Language Grade C

Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) Pass (B2)

All UK Boards Grade C

GCE/O Level English Language
IGCSE English as a First Language or Second Language
GCE A level (all UK Boards) English Language or Literature Grade E
GCE A level (all UK Boards) Three or more A levels (any) Grades EEE
GCE AS level (all UK Boards) English Language or Literature Grade E

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 GCSE (all UK Boards) English Language GCSE Grade C
International Baccalaureate (taught in English) Pass the Diploma or Bilingual Diploma
International Baccalaureate (taught in French or Spanish) Pass the Diploma with a pass in Higher Level or Standard Level English
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)* - Academic 6.0 overall (with a minimum 5.5 in each skill)
Test (all test centres)
5.5 overall with 5.5 in each skill accepted for entry to degrees with integrated
foundation year
Kaplan International Colleges Graduate Diploma with Pre-sessional 60% overall (with minimum 55% in each skill)
English
Kaplan University foundation programmes 60% overall
Pearson Academic Test of English 54 overall (with a minimum of 51 in each skill)
(PTE Academic)*

Trinity Integrated Skills in English Distinction in all 4 skills

Level II*

Trinity Integrated Skills in English Pass in all 4 skills

Level III*
University of Reading Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP) 6.0 overall (with minimum 5.5 in each skill)
University of Sheffield English Proficiency Test (USEPT) 60% overall (with minimum 55% in each skill)

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Country/Region Specific qualifications accepted by the University of Hull to demonstrate English
Language proficiency at CEFR B2 for entry to undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes
Country/Region Title Minimum accepted grade for undergraduate
and postgraduate degree programmes
West Africa West African Senior School Certificate examined by WAEC Grade C/6 or better (Grade A-C, 1-6
(primarily Nigeria & Ghana) (West African Examinations Council) acceptable)

India Standard XII 70% in English

• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
• Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations
(CISCE)
• National Open School

India Standard XII 75% in English

• Tamil Nadu
• Karnataka
• Kerala

Hong Kong AS Level English Grade E overall with Grade E in individual

skills
Hong Kong Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Level 4 overall in English Language with a
minimum of level 3 in each skill
(Level 3 overall is accepted for programmes
which include a Foundation Year)
Malaysia Cambridge 1119 O Level English Grade C

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Exemptions for students coming to study an undergraduate/postgraduate degree

The UKVI has defined the following countries as majority English-speaking; nationals from these countries are normally exempt from providing evidence of
proficiency in English Language:

• Antigua and Barbuda

• Australia
• The Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belize
• Canada
• Dominica
• Grenada
• Guyana
• Jamaica
• New Zealand
• St Kitts and Nevis
• St Lucia
• St Vincent and the Grenadines
• Trinidad and Tobago
• United States of America

Students who have successfully passed an academic qualification (not a professional or vocational qualification) equivalent to a UK Bachelor, Master’s or
PhD degree taken in the UK, the Republic of Ireland or one of the above countries (excluding Canada) are normally exempt from providing evidence of
proficiency in English language. A Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma studied and successfully
completed in the UK or any of the above countries (except Canada) will be considered by the University on case by case basis to see whether exemption to
the English language requirement can be granted.

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IMPORTANT
Please note that if you are exempted from the University of Hull’s English language requirement on basis of a qualification from one of the above countries
(except Canada), you will have to submit a Statement of Comparability of your qualification issued by UK NARIC with your Tier4 visa application. To find out
more about NARIC’s Statement of Comparability and to apply, please see NARIC’s website at http://www.naric.org.uk/bursary

The University reserves the right to add an English language test requirement to those that fall in this group at its discretion.

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Additional tests accepted by the University for applicants from the EU or who do not need a Tier 4 visa

As well at the tests listed above the University may consider other evidence for EU students, at the discretion of the Dean of Faculty. The following are
normally accepted:

• TOEFL iBT*: 79 overall and at least 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, 17 in writing

• Pass the Anglia Proficiency (Level 9) in English Test (including Speaking Test)
• Euro Examination with minimum level B2 and above in all skills
• Abitur (Germany): English language taken during the final two years of schooling (years 12 and 13) and pass with grade 3 (befriedigend)
• Matura (Poland): standard level English with an average combined score (oral and written) of 70%
• Lithuania: Year 12 English language 70% in the State exam (extended level)
• Babe-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania: 2+1 Business School Progression Agreement
• Kedge Business School, France: English Language test

* valid 2 years from test date

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